How To Share WiFi Password

Sharing your WiFi password with guests, family members, or new devices is easy on iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows. You don’t always need to remember or type out the password — modern devices offer one-tap sharing. Here’s how to share your WiFi password on every platform.

How To Share WiFi Password From iPhone to iPhone

Apple’s WiFi sharing works seamlessly between iPhones, iPads, and Macs:

Requirements:

• Both devices need WiFi and Bluetooth turned on
• Both devices signed into Apple ID (the person receiving must be in your Contacts)
• Your device must be unlocked and connected to the WiFi network
• Personal Hotspot must be off on both devices

Steps:

1. Make sure your iPhone is unlocked and connected to the WiFi network
2. Have the other person open Settings → WiFi on their iPhone and tap the network name
3. A popup appears on YOUR iPhone: "Share Your WiFi Password with [Name]?"
4. Tap "Share Password"
5. The other iPhone connects automatically

This also works from iPhone to iPad, iPhone to Mac, iPad to Mac, and any Apple-to-Apple combination.

How To Share WiFi Password From iPhone to Android

There’s no automatic sharing between iPhone and Android, but you can use a QR code:

Method 1: iOS 18 WiFi QR Code

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings → WiFi
2. Tap the info (i) button next to your connected network
3. Tap "Share" or look for the QR code icon
4. A QR code appears on screen
5. On the Android phone, open the Camera app and point it at the QR code
6. Tap the WiFi notification to connect

Method 2: Share Via AirDrop/Messages

1. Go to Settings → WiFi → tap the (i) next to your network
2. Long-press the Password field → Copy
3. Send the password via text message, AirDrop, or any messaging app

How To Share WiFi Password on Android

Method 1: QR Code Sharing (Android 10+)

1. Go to Settings → Network & internet → WiFi (or Settings → Connections → WiFi on Samsung)
2. Tap your connected network
3. Tap "Share" — a QR code appears along with the password in text
4. The other person scans the QR code with their phone camera
5. They connect instantly

Method 2: Nearby Share / Quick Share

On Samsung Galaxy and Pixel phones:

1. Go to WiFi settings and tap "Share" on your connected network
2. Instead of showing the QR code, tap "Nearby Share" (or Quick Share on Samsung)
3. Select the recipient’s device
4. They receive the WiFi credentials automatically

How To Share WiFi Password on Mac

To Another Apple Device:

The same Apple WiFi sharing works from Mac:

1. Make sure your Mac is unlocked and connected to WiFi
2. Have the other person select the network on their device
3. A notification appears on your Mac to share the password
4. Click "Share"

Find Your WiFi Password on Mac:

1. Open Keychain Access (Spotlight → search "Keychain Access")
2. Search for your WiFi network name
3. Double-click it → check "Show password"
4. Enter your Mac login password to reveal it
5. Copy and share the password manually

Or in macOS Sequoia:

1. Go to System Settings → WiFi
2. Click the (i) next to your network
3. Click the password field → the password is revealed
4. Copy and share

How To Find and Share WiFi Password on Windows

Windows 11:

1. Open Settings → Network & internet → WiFi
2. Click your connected network’s properties
3. Scroll to and click "View WiFi security key"
4. The password is displayed — copy and share it

Windows 10:

1. Open Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center
2. Click your WiFi network name
3. Click "Wireless Properties"
4. Click the "Security" tab
5. Check "Show characters" to reveal the password

Via Command Prompt (Any Windows):

1. Open Command Prompt (search "cmd" in Start)
2. Type: netsh wlan show profile name="YourNetworkName" key=clear
3. Look for "Key Content" — that’s your WiFi password

How To Share WiFi Password Using a QR Code

You can create a WiFi QR code on any device:

1. Go to a WiFi QR code generator website (like qifi.org)
2. Enter your network name (SSID), password, and encryption type (usually WPA2)
3. Generate the QR code
4. Save or print it
5. Guests scan with their phone camera to connect

Tip: Print the QR code and place it near your router or front door for easy guest access.

Troubleshooting

iPhone WiFi Sharing Not Working:

• Make sure both devices have WiFi and Bluetooth on
• The receiving person MUST be in your Contacts (saved with their Apple ID email)
• Both devices should be running iOS 16 or later
• Turn Personal Hotspot off on both devices
• Restart both devices and try again

Android QR Code Not Scanning:

• Make sure the camera app has permission to scan QR codes
• Try using Google Lens instead of the default camera
• Check that WiFi is turned on for the receiving device

Tested on iPhone 16 (iOS 18.3), Samsung Galaxy S25 (Android 15), MacBook Air M3 (macOS Sequoia 15.3), and Windows 11 24H2. Last updated March 2026 by the DevX editorial team.

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